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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.51, 421.43 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.51, 421.43 and 181.15 is: 249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.51 : 421.43 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.51/421.43 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.51x = 421.43 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.51x = 76,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,340.76/305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.88

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